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Gail

American  
[geyl] / geɪl /

noun

  1. a female or male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”


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The closest woman for the job was Gail Curley, the Supreme Court’s marshal.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

As she walks Hollywood Boulevard, Gail adds new members to her crew, just as Dorothy does as she skips down the yellow brick road.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Ben Wang, as an eager young receptionist at a talent agency who steals information to help Gail, doesn’t really nail the part.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

We fall back in love with the city through Gail and Otto’s excitement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Reflecting on her career, Gail tells me ruefully that she swore, years ago, never to work for a corporation again.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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